AirAsia Aviation Group has appointed former Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia CEO Datuk Captain Chester Voo as the group’s new deputy group chief executive officer (CEO) of airline operations and Farouk Kamal as deputy group CEO of corporate, effective today.
Capital A Bhd CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said Voo will focus on optimising and enhancing efficiencies across core airline functions, as well as identifying and mitigating potential risks to improve the airline’s overall performance.
“With a proven track record in the airline industry, including over 11 years with AirAsia, he brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served in leadership positions, including as CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia,” he said during the AirAsia Aviation Group announcement today.
Meanwhile, Fernandes said Farouk’s corporate duties encompass finance, corporate finance, aircraft leasing, legal, investor relations, and strategy.
“He will also provide oversight on internal audit and risk management for the group,” he said.
The appointment also comes on the back of an earlier announcement of Capital A disposing its aviation business to AirAsia X.
